<p>RICHMOND, Ky. — Jacksonville State could not hold an early lead, falling 80-67 to Eastern Kentucky in men's Ohio Valley Conference basketball action Saturday.</p><p>The Gamecocks (15-10, 7-7) grabbed an early 27-18 lead, but the Colonels responded with a 15-2 run to take the lead for good. Eastern Kentucky led 39-34 at the half.</p><p>The lead for the Colonels (21-6, 10-3) expanded to 65-46, but JSU rallied to cut it to 71-67 with 1:37 left in the game following a 3-pointer from Brian Williams. The shot finished off a 16-3 run.</p><p>Glenn Cosey responded with a trey that gave Eastern Kentucky the momentum for the rest of the contest.</p><p>Tarvin Gaines paced the Gamecocks with 21 points. Williams had 17 points, 15 of which came in the final 20 minutes. Nick Cook scored 11 points. Ronnie Boggs pulled down eight rebounds. </p><p>Cosey led the Colonels with 21 points. Tarius Johnson had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.</p>